Panama City Bonfire #PC26-028

Management and Operations Services for Martin Theatre, Panama City, FL

This opportunity seeks an experienced operator to manage and operate the historic Martin Theatre in Panama City, Florida. - Government Buyer: - City of Panama City, Florida, Parks, Culture, and Recreation Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive theatre management and operations - Event programming (over 200 events annually) - Facility maintenance - Ticketing and customer relations - Marketing and promotion - Food and beverage operations - Security - Back-office operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Turnkey management solution for a high-volume, historic venue - Proposers must demonstrate experience in similar operations - Coordination with city tourism initiatives and local festivals/marinas - Emphasis on leveraging Panama City's tourism industry - No specific products, part numbers, or OEM equipment are requested; focus is on operational and management services

Description

The City of Panama City, Florida, through its Parks, Culture and Recreation Department, is seeking proposals from qualified operators to manage, staff, operate, and program the Martin Theatre. The scope includes programming, maintenance, ticketing, customer relations, marketing, food and beverage, security, and back-office operations. This turnkey opportunity involves managing over 200 events annually in a renovated historic venue, leveraging the city's tourism and local collaborations. Proposals are due by June 1, 2026, and a voluntary pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026.

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